Government Structure
The Kenyan Constitution 2010 radically transformed governance structures as follows;
The Legislature:
This arm consists of the upper house (Senate) and the lower house (National Assembly). The National Assembly has 290 members elected from constituencies, 47 women each elected from the counties and 12 members nominated by parliamentary political parties according to their strength in the National Assembly (Article 90) to represent special interests: the youth, people with disabilities and workers. The other member of the National Assembly, in ex officio capacity, is the Speaker. The Senate has 47 members each elected from a county, 16 women members nominated by political parties according to their strength in the senate (Article 90), two members (a man and a woman) representing the youth, two members (a man and a woman) representing people with disabilities), and the Speaker who will be an ex officio member. The Senate shall be the backbone of the counties, and its actions will determine the effectiveness of the devolved units in delivering services to Kenyans. |
The Judiciary:
The Judiciary is divided into Superior Courts and Subordinate Courts. The Superior Courts are: the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal and the High Court. The Supreme Court is the highest court in Kenya. The Subordinate Courts are: the Magistrates Courts, the Kadhi Courts, the Courts Martial and the Tribunals. |
Devolved Government
· The Country is divided into 47 Counties.
· Each county has County Executive headed by a County Governor elected directly by the people and;
· A county assembly elected with representatives from wards within the county.
Representation of 47 Counties on the Kenyan Map
· The Country is divided into 47 Counties.
· Each county has County Executive headed by a County Governor elected directly by the people and;
· A county assembly elected with representatives from wards within the county.
Representation of 47 Counties on the Kenyan Map